Material Flow Engineer – Manufacturing Logistics & Industrial Engineering

Axiom Path, Inc.; Whitakers (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path, Inc. is seeking a Material Flow Engineer for a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Whitakers, NC.

The role focuses on optimizing material handling, storage, and production workflows with hands-on engineering and data-driven improvements. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, materials, and external vendors to design equipment layouts, update PFEP, and implement standardized practices that boost productivity and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Foundational experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering or material handling.
• Practical knowledge of CAD software for reviewing or developing drawings.
• Strong Excel skills for organizing and analyzing data.
• Experience applying data analysis to identify process inefficiencies and support improvements.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and material handling processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate to practical improvements.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement, lean, and waste-reduction principles.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration with engineers, manufacturing staff, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of material handling equipment and sequencing carts.
• Coordinate with external suppliers during equipment design and production phases.
• Evaluate storage configurations, conduct rack and parts audits, and improve space utilization.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and materials teams to optimize material flow.
• Maintain PFEP documentation to support material planning and logistics processes.
• Create and maintain engineering docs, process instructions, and project records.
• Apply industrial engineering principles to reduce waste and improve workflows.
• Use CAD to support equipment layouts and process improvements.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Contribute to standardized material handling practices and safety improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement practical plant-wide improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Job description

Material Flow Engineer – Manufacturing Logistics & Industrial Engineering

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

Join an established global manufacturing organization focused on delivering innovative power solutions and advancing operational efficiency. This opportunity supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment where engineering, materials management, and production teams collaborate to improve how components move through the facility.

The Materials Engineering team plays an important role in optimizing manufacturing logistics, improving material storage systems, and developing efficient processes that support production. This position offers hands-on involvement in material flow improvement initiatives, equipment design coordination, and data-driven process optimization.

What's In Store For You

Work Location: 100% onsite – Whitakers, NC (Rocky Mount area).

Schedule: First shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099).

Assignment: Approximately 6 months, with potential for extension.

Gain practical engineering experience supporting manufacturing operations and material handling improvements.

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and external vendors.

Contribute to projects involving material handling equipment, storage optimization, and continuous improvement.

How You Will Make An Impact

Support the design and development of material handling equipment, including sequencing carts used to improve production material delivery.

Coordinate with external suppliers throughout equipment design, development, and production.

Evaluate existing material storage configurations, conduct rack and parts audits, and identify opportunities to improve space utilization.

Collaborate with production, engineering, and materials teams to improve material identification, organization, and movement throughout the manufacturing facility.

Maintain and update Plan for Every Part (PFEP) documentation to support accurate material planning and logistics processes.

Create and maintain engineering documentation, process instructions, and project records.

Apply industrial engineering principles to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and improve manufacturing workflows.

Utilize CAD software to support equipment designs, material handling layouts, and process improvement initiatives.

Analyze operational data using Excel and other analytical tools to identify trends and recommend improvements.

Assist with developing standardized material handling practices that improve operational consistency, workplace safety, and productivity.

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement practical improvements to plant material flow and storage processes.

Requirements

Are You An Emerging Industrial or Material Flow Engineering Professional Ready to Make an Impact?

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.

Foundational professional experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, material handling, or a related engineering environment.

Practical knowledge of CAD software for reviewing, modifying, or developing engineering drawings and layouts.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills for organizing, analyzing, and interpreting operational data.

Experience applying data analysis techniques to identify process inefficiencies and support improvement initiatives.

Understanding of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and material handling processes.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate technical information into practical manufacturing improvements.

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, process optimization, and waste reduction principles.

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with engineers, manufacturing personnel, and external suppliers.

Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting material flow, manufacturing logistics, or warehouse/storage optimization projects.

Familiarity with PFEP documentation, material sequencing, and production-side inventory management.

Exposure to equipment layout design, material handling carts, storage racks, or manufacturing facility layouts.

Understanding of lean manufacturing, work measurement, process mapping, or line balancing.